For Christmas, 2007, Pipeco provided support to some special people in our community who otherwise would not have been able to enjoy the holiday celebration.

We were able to accomplish this with the help of two wonderful organizations, Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM), who also assisted with our Christmas 2006 project, and Boys and Girls Harbor in La Porte, Texas. Each of these organizations provided us with links to those individuals and families that needed our help the most. And because of them, we were able to make this Christmas a little brighter for each of these families and individuals.

With NAM’s help, we were able to sponsor 10 elderly or special needs families again this year by providing Christmas gifts, special needs assistance and pantry items. In addition to specific requests, we surprised our participants with electronic items, blankets, heaters or fans, pots and pans and even a record player.

Boys and Girls Harbor provides a safe and loving environment for children who have experienced hardship, neglect, abandonment or abuse. Through them, we were able to sponsor 3 cottages for a total of 18 children. In addition to toys, clothes, computers and other electronics, we also provided many items needed for each cottage. We attended their annual Christmas party, where we were able to share in their joy of Christmas 2007.

The gratitude displayed by our families, seniors and children as we delivered their gifts made our Christmas 2007 Project a rewarding and memorable experience for all of our employees.